New listings added for the current week
are indicated in italics. Print copies of the rules
and regulations governing the writing contests listed here are available
from Denise Lang in Suite 320.The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
(ASCAP) announces its annual Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition
for third-year law students. Submissions may be on any aspect of
copyright
law. A first prize of $600 and a second prize of $250 will be
awarded at each participating law school. Each school will be responsible
for selecting the winning papers. Any Chicago-Kent student interested in
submitting a paper should contact Dean Sowle. Winning papers must be certified
to ASCAP no later than June 30, 2000.

The National Lawyers Association Foundation announces its annual
writing competition. This year's theme is: Should the Declaration of
Independence, its history and the principles and rights set forth therein,
be taught in all elementary and secondary schools? The winner will receive
a cash prize of $1,500 and a paid trip the the Sixth Annual National Lawyers
Association Convention in Kansas City. Submissions must be received no
later than July 1, 2000.

The Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum and the California Bankruptcy
Journal announce the 2000 Joseph Bernfeld Essay Competition on subjects
related to bankruptcy law and debtor-creditor relations. Three prizes
will be awarded: first place $2,500; second place $1,500; third place
$1,000. Submissions must be postmarked by July 1, 2000.